Why Alex Anzalone Chose the Buccaneers, Reality of Leaving the Lions

New Buccaneers linebacker Alex Anzalone joins Jordan Schultz for a candid conversation about leaving Detroit, returning home to Tampa, and entering Year 10 of his NFL career with a new opportunity ahead. Anzalone reflects on being part of the Lions’ turnaround, what it was like playing through a broken forearm in a massive late-season game, and why his exit from Detroit came down to business, not football. He also opens up about choosing Tampa Bay over stronger financial offers, shares a touching story about his son's relationship with Lions superstar Aidan Hutchinson, and reflects on what excites him about playing for Todd Bowles. As a seasoned NFL vet, Anzalone also shares his thoughts on past coaches including Dan Campbell, Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson, and why this next chapter feels different on and off the field. Plus, Anzalone shares stories about fatherhood, leadership, his long hair, and the emotional reality of leaving behind teammates, friends and a city that meant so much to him. Chapters: 0:00 - Parenting 0:59 - Experience in Detroit 1:24 - Broken Arm 2:40 - Aaron Glenn 4:06 - Why Tampa Bay 6:00 - NFL is a Business 6:35 - Ben Johnson 7:22 - Baker Mayfield 9:25 - Vita Vea and Antoine Winfield Jr. 10:22 - Being a Captain 12:20 - Long Hair 14:20 - Returning to Ford Field 14:55 - Aidan Hutchinson Story 16:45 - Frank Ragnow Situation 17:30 - Celebrity Lookalikes Want More? Follow ‪@Jordan-Schultz‬: Instagram:   / jordanschultz   Twitter: https://x.com/Schultz_Report TikTok:   / realjordanschultz